In an October 9th draw the organisation issued 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency.
In keeping with expectations, the draw targeted specifically Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates having a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 539 or higher.
In another draw on October 7, IRCC invited 1,613 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 743 or higher.
Below are the details for the Express Entry Draws this week
| Specifics | October 9 | October 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations | 500 | 1,613 |
| CRS Cutoff | 539 | 743 |
| Tie-breaking rule | February 20, 2024 at 02:57:40 UTC | March 22, 2024 at 18:36:54 UTC |
Starting with PNP-only draw, and now CEC, we will have more Express Entry this week, and given a low number of invites, we are likely to have a category-based draw.
CRS Score Distribution in the Express Entry Pool
| CRS score range | Number of candidates |
|---|---|
| 601-1200 | 216 |
| 501-600 | 12,312 |
| 451-500 | 63,026 |
| 491-500 | 11,840 |
| 481-490 | 12,282 |
| 471-480 | 14,794 |
| 461-470 | 12,829 |
| 451-460 | 11,281 |
| 401-450 | 54,542 |
| 441-450 | 10,903 |
| 431-440 | 11,876 |
| 421-430 | 10,361 |
| 411-420 | 10,733 |
| 401-410 | 10,669 |
| 351-400 | 50,737 |
| 301-350 | 23,082 |
| 0-300 | 5,402 |
| Total | 209,317 |
2024 CRS Score Trends for Targeted Express Entry Draws
In the current period, IRCC remains concerned with specific immigration programs, the minimum CRS score changes depending on the immigration program and category.
Below are the trends from various draws this year:
General or No Program Specified: 9 draws, 14,445 invitations, Average CRS: 536 (Lowest: 524, Highest: 549)
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 9 draws, 12,167 invitations, Average CRS: 695 (Lowest: 663, Highest: 743)
Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 7 draws, 25,300 invitations, Average CRS: 519 (Lowest: 507, Highest: 539)
French-Speaking Candidates: 8 draws, 20,400 invitations, Average CRS: 390 (Lowest: 336, Highest: 446)
Agriculture and Agri-food: 1 draw, 1,540 invitations, CRS cutoff: 437
Transport Sector: 1 draw, 975 invitations, CRS cutoff: 430
STEM Professions: 1 draw, 4,500 invitations, CRS cutoff: 491
Healthcare Sector: 2 draws, 7,250 invitations, Average CRS: 433.5 (Lowest: 422, Highest: 445)
Trades-Specific Draw: 1 draw, 1,800 invitations, CRS cutoff: 436
Make sure to keep track of the current Rules and Regulations of IRCC That Continues To Change the Face of Immigration in Canada; New Draws that target different professions and specific programs are emerging frequently.
In what way Provincial Nominee Programs operate under the Express Entry system?
Provincial Nominee Programs are typically employer-assisted immigration programs though which Canadian provinces and territories have the authority to nominate those that meet the economic requirements.
Candidates for whom nominations have been given earn an additional 600 points to their Express Entry comprehensive rank score enhancing their probability of being issued an ITA for permanent residency.
How does draw work in regard to Express Entry?
Express Entry is an application management system used by Canada to process applications for persons with skills in live-in occupations.
Job seekers post a resume online and are rated according to their previous employment, education level, and fluency in languages.
The best performing candidates are offered an opportunity to go through the process of obtaining a permanent residency status.
Participants in Express Entry must fulfill the basic criteria outlined by one of the federal economic immigration streams.